Contract Positions in New York (20)
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Posted on Feb 8, 2026
New York - Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Posted on Feb 17, 2026
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner needed in Staten Island, New York!
Posted on Mar 5, 2026
Prescribing Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Child & Adolescent - 1099 Contract - New York
Posted on Mar 21, 2026
Psychiatric Consultant
Posted on Mar 4, 2026
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Posted 1 week ago
Psych Nurse Practitioner
Posted 3 weeks ago
Telehealth Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Job in New York TopStateCareers
Posted on Feb 13, 2026
Locum Outpatient C/A or Adult Telehealth PMHNP in New York
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Full-time or Part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Permanent/Locums)
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Contract Tips
- •Work with reputable staffing agencies (AMN, CompHealth)
- •Negotiate housing/travel stipends in your contract
- •Get your own occurrence-based malpractice policy
- •Set aside 25-30% for self-employment taxes
- •Ensure contract specifies patient volume expectations
Why Contract?
Contract rates are typically 30-60% higher than permanent positions — $85-$160+/hour.
1099 contractors can deduct travel, housing, CME, malpractice insurance, and home office expenses.
Try different cities, practice settings, and patient populations before committing long-term.
Why Choose Contract
Contract Careers in New York
Contract & locum tenens psychiatric NP assignments
Premium Pay
Contract rates are typically 30-60% higher than permanent positions — $85-$160+/hour.
Tax Advantages
1099 contractors can deduct travel, housing, CME, malpractice insurance, and home office expenses.
Geographic Freedom
Try different cities, practice settings, and patient populations before committing long-term.
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Contract PMHNP Jobs in New York: Quick Facts
As of May 2026, there are 20 contract PMHNP positions available in New York, NY. The average salary for these positions is $187K per year, which is approximately $109K when adjusted for New York's cost of living index (172). New York has a population of 8,804,190 and has growing demand for mental health services. New York is a reduced practice authority state for nurse practitioners. The typical salary range for contract roles is $85-160/hr.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data. Updated May 2026.
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